The China Foundry Association will organize a delegation to visit the Las Vegas Auto Parts Exhibition in the United States.

The "International Auto Parts Exhibition in Las Vegas, USA" is the world's largest auto parts exhibition, co-hosted by the American Automotive Industry Association (ASIA), the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA), and the Automotive Parts Association (APAA), with support from the U.S. Department of Commerce. It is held annually. The exhibition area exceeds 100,000 square meters, with 2,069 exhibitors from 40 countries and regions in 2006, attracting 117,800 visitors. In 2007, the number of exhibitors is expected to exceed 3,000, and more than 100 technical seminars will be held during the conference. This exhibition represents the world-class level of automotive and parts products.

The automotive industry is a pillar industry of our national economy. According to the planning goals of the automotive industry in the national "11th Five-Year Plan", by 2010, the demand for automobiles in our country will reach 8 to 9 million units, with an output of about 10 million vehicles, and the level of motorization will reach 40 vehicles per thousand people. Currently, although the production technology of automotive castings in our country has made significant progress, there is still a considerable gap compared to developed countries, and there are relatively few products with international competitiveness. Some high-demand cylinder blocks and cylinder head castings still need to rely on imports. This year's International Auto Parts Exhibition in Las Vegas, USA, will showcase world-class automotive parts products and production equipment, and provide technical exchanges and business negotiations, making it a good opportunity for our automotive parts production enterprises to understand international market trends, expand into the Latin American market, and improve their technological innovation capabilities and management levels. Therefore, our association plans to organize a delegation to visit the "International Auto Parts Exhibition in Las Vegas, USA" before October 28, 2007, staying in the U.S. for 8 days.

Inspection Content:

1. Visit the "Las Vegas Auto Parts Exhibition";

2. Exchange technical and management experiences with peers in the U.S. auto parts casting production industry and expand cooperation;

3. Investigate the U.S. automotive casting market situation and explore ways to expand overseas markets;

Inspection Time: October 28, 2007 - November 4, 2007

Exhibition Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, USA

Exhibit Range: Engine and its parts, wheels, brakes, chassis, clutches, and various types of casting blanks and finished products from major global brands, automotive parts production equipment, special tools, repair equipment, coatings, automotive electronics, audio equipment, electronic devices, air conditioning, anti-theft products, automotive lighting, automotive decorative items, etc.

Delegation Members: This delegation is organized by the China Foundry Association, with costs shared by various units, planning for 60 people, on a first-come, first-served basis until full.

Inspection Cost Budget (Refundable):

Registration Fee: 2000 RMB/person (member units); 2500 RMB/person (non-member units);

Other Costs: 22000 RMB/person (including round-trip airfare, accommodation, meal expenses, miscellaneous expenses, intercity transportation costs, shared costs for association staff, personal expenses);

Total: 24000 RMB/person (member units); 24500 RMB/person (non-member units)

The above costs are estimates, and the final costs will be settled based on actual expenses, with refunds for overpayments and additional charges for underpayments.

Registration Matters:

Registration Deadline: July 15, 2007. Please fill out the registration form item by item and send the registration fee to this association. After approval by the association, please remit the inspection fee of 22000 RMB to this association in early August 2007, indicating the purpose as inspection costs for the trip to the USA.

Account Name: China Foundry Association Bank: Beijing Industrial and Commercial Bank, Sidaokou Branch

Account Number: 0200049309014401304

After registration, if one withdraws from the group for any reason, the registration fee will not be refunded.

Contact Information of the Organizing Committee:

Address: 3rd Floor, No. 32, Zizhuyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing Postal Code: 100044

Phone: 010-68418899 ext. 631 Fax: 010-68458356

Mobile: 13426219630

Contact Person: Zhang Yiqing, Fan Qi, International Cooperation Department, China Foundry Association

China Foundry Association

April 6, 2007